Pharmacist - Night Shift (Permanent)

If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the development and delivery of the Alphega Pharmacy UK Dispensing & Pharmacy Services strategy and operating plan. Additionally, the role will serve as the recognised Pharmacist ‘Expert’ for Alphega Pharmacy UK members and suppliers, ensuring the setting and enforcement of high healthcare standards.
Dispensing & pharmacy services strategy development: Develop and implement the long-term dispensing & pharmacy services strategy for Alphega Pharmacy UK, to ensure that budgets are met and that there is a clear point of difference versus competitor virtual chains, buying groups and pharmacy support bodies (e.g. Gather customer, competitor and market data from external and internal sources, to generate business insights that inform these strategies and plans
Work closely with the Skills-in-Healthcare Professional Services teams to identify pharma services opportunities
Dispensing & pharmacy services strategy implementation: Develop, write and deliver training for pharmacy services products that support current and future pharmacy contract requirements in all UK countries
Work closely with Alphega Europe Commercial Development team to develop their ideas into pharmacy services fit for the UK market
Develop, write and deliver training for dispensing operations best practise and advice for Alphega Pharmacy members, working closely with Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK Member Offer and Engagement to ensure that the Alphega Pharmacy Development Programme training needs are met
Develop and write practical professional/regulatory guidance for Alphega Pharmacy members, providing content for weekly, monthly and quarterly communications to agreed marketing deadlines
Pharmacist expert: To be the recognised pharmacist expert for Alphega Pharmacy UK in relation to the NHS pharmacy contract in each of the devolved nations
Work in store with members to coach and train them, to develop and grow their dispensing & pharmacy services business and representing Alphega Pharmacy UK with key industry opinion formers e.g. pharmacy negotiating bodies, trade press and suppliers
Lead and/or participate in internal and external cross functional meetings/initiatives, as briefed by the Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK Member Offer and Engagement and support the Alphega Pharmacy UK Head of Retail at supplier meetings when requested
Support the Alphega Pharmacy Dispensary Design Consultant in developing optimum work flow and process best practise to maximise dispensary revenue and productivity and reduce costs for members
GPhC registered pharmacist - must have
Commercial experience within retail or B2B
Proven project management experience
Knowledge of independent pharmacy sector: strong understanding of pharmacy operations, dispensing processes, and regulatory requirements
Practising Pharmacist - preferred
T. literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Demonstrated ability to analyze customer, competitor, and market data to generate actionable insights
Experience in training development and delivery
Flexibility to travel within the UK
This role is a maternity cover position and will be offered on a fixed-term basis.
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. Full time
Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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